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The Rise of Mass Education: Teaching us to Obey | Agustina Paglayan with Javier Mejia

The Economic and Political History Podcast

CHAPTER

The Roots of Mass Education and Social Control

This chapter explores the historical evolution of mass education, tracing its origins back to Prussia and the establishment of compulsory primary education across various countries. It critically examines the motivations behind educational expansion, suggesting that it was primarily aimed at instilling obedience and maintaining social order rather than promoting skill development. The discussion highlights the internal threats faced by states and the philosophical underpinnings that shaped educational policies, emphasizing how both conservative and liberal factions sought to use education as a tool for social control.

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